religion

Pumapunku, The Ancient Ruins Where The Inca Believed The World Began

The ruins of Pumapunku so impressed the Inca that they believed it was the place where the gods created the world.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Apr 5, 2018

Pumapunku, The Ancient Ruins Where The Inca Believed The World Began

The ruins of Pumapunku so impressed the Inca that they believed it was the place where the gods created the world.

By Aimee Lamoureux • April 5, 2018

How Alvin York Went From Pacifist To Decorated War Hero

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 2, 2018

How Alvin York Went From Pacifist To Decorated War Hero

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 2, 2018

How Albert Pike Went From Masonic Teacher To Satanic Devil-Worshipper

Albert Pike's Masonic writings were taken out of context by an anti-Freemason author who made him out to be an occultist who regularly practiced summoning the devil.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 29, 2018

How Albert Pike Went From Masonic Teacher To Satanic Devil-Worshipper

Albert Pike's Masonic writings were taken out of context by an anti-Freemason author who made him out to be an occultist who regularly practiced summoning the devil.

By Gina Dimuro • March 29, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena • Mar 23, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena • March 23, 2018

Children Of God — Inside The California Hippie Cult That Encouraged Sexual Abuse Of Kids

David Berg's Children of God was a cult established in 1968 that promoted sex with children, sex with family members, and a belief in the coming of the anti-christ. And it still exists today.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 14, 2018

Children Of God — Inside The California Hippie Cult That Encouraged Sexual Abuse Of Kids

David Berg's Children of God was a cult established in 1968 that promoted sex with children, sex with family members, and a belief in the coming of the anti-christ. And it still exists today.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 14, 2018

John Geoghan — The Pedophile Priest Killed By A Molestation Victim In Jail

John Geoghan was a Boston priest whose career spanned 30 years across Massachusetts. He was also a serial child rapist who would meet a grisly death in jail.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 13, 2018

John Geoghan — The Pedophile Priest Killed By A Molestation Victim In Jail

John Geoghan was a Boston priest whose career spanned 30 years across Massachusetts. He was also a serial child rapist who would meet a grisly death in jail.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 13, 2018

Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.

By Katie Serena • Mar 13, 2018

Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.

By Katie Serena • March 13, 2018

Sizing Up Kanamara Matsuri — Japan’s Crazy Penis Festival

The Kanamara Matsuri festival is more than just penis-shaped candies, it's a celebration of diversity and sex-positivity.

By Katie Serena • Mar 8, 2018

Sizing Up Kanamara Matsuri — Japan’s Crazy Penis Festival

The Kanamara Matsuri festival is more than just penis-shaped candies, it's a celebration of diversity and sex-positivity.

By Katie Serena • March 8, 2018

Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail

Otto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, was a big fan of his work.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 7, 2018

Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail

Otto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, was a big fan of his work.

By Andrew Milne • March 7, 2018

Sky Burial: When Dead Bodies Are For The Birds

Sky burial, which isn't a burial at all, is one of the most prevalent funeral rites in Tibet, and involves a long trek, juniper berries, and a whole lot of vultures.

By Katie Serena • Mar 7, 2018

Sky Burial: When Dead Bodies Are For The Birds

Sky burial, which isn't a burial at all, is one of the most prevalent funeral rites in Tibet, and involves a long trek, juniper berries, and a whole lot of vultures.

By Katie Serena • March 7, 2018